REGAL Masters tuned up for the upcoming Unity Softball Cup with an easy seven-wicket victory over Success in their feature softball encounter, played at the LBI ground, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday.

Led by a scintillating 51 (retired) from opener Lennox Mark, Regal Masters strode to the required 161 for victory with just over three overs to spare in the 20-over affair.

Mark, who retired with a mere seven runs needed for victory, spanked four fours and three sixes in his delightful knock.

Asif Ali, who batted at number three, chipped in with 39, which included five fours and a six while Fazal Rafiek was unbeaten on 32 when victory was achieved. He struck five fours.

Earlier, Success was given a rousing start, rushing to 71 for one in the first 10 overs but they were restricted by some fine bowling in the second half of their innings.

Ramanad “Rocky” Singh led the charge with 38 which included three fours and two sixes while Anand Rooplall struck five fours in 35 and Latchman Chinapen two fours in 31 as Success reached 160 for six when their 20 overs expired.

Meanwhile, interested teams are reminded that registration for the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. Unity Softball Cup, set for October 30, 31 and November 1, is ongoing.

The tournament is being played with a difference with matches scheduled for all three counties – Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice with the Open set for grounds across the ancient county, the Masters Over-40 in Essequibo and the Legends Ove-50 in Demerara.

In addition, the women’s category will be played in Georgetown.

The action culminates at the Police Sports Club ground on the final day with the finals in all four categories.

The winners of all three men’s categories are guaranteed $500,000 while the runners-up will take home $100,000. Other incentives will also be up for grabs, with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in each category, including the women, riding off with a motorcycle.

The winners of the women’s category will be awarded $200,000 and the losers $100,000.

Teams are asked to contact 219-041 or 746-0090.

Teams in Berbice are asked to contact Ganesh Balgobin on 642-9893 and for Essequibo, Patrick Rooplall on 671-5697.